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Teen Driving Statistics*

Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death for teens and young adults ages 15-20.

  • 82% of fatal crashes with 16-year-old drivers are due to driver error.

  • 37% of fatal crashes with 16-year-old drivers are directly related to speeding.

  • Nearly two of three passenger fatalities (62%) occur while a teenage driver is behind the wheel.

  • States with graduated license programs for teens show crash reductions up to 60% during nighttime hours.


    • CarChip can monitor speeding, driver tendencies, and give you data on what happened the last 20 seconds before a crash. Use it to help your teen learn responsibility.
    *Sources: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U. S. Department of Transportation; Insurance Institute for Highway Safety; Highway Loss Data Center.
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